Support Worker - Adult Mental Health

Sefton Council; Sefton; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Sefton Council is recruiting a Support Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Teams. This full-time, 36-hour-per-week fixed-term role provides community-based support to adults with mental health needs, working across bases and in clients' homes.

You will manage a small caseload, deliver short-term, task-centred interventions, and aim to build confidence, independence and wellbeing. Regular supervision will be provided by Social Work Managers and the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support or mental health settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload with short-term, task-centred interventions.
• Support independence and wellbeing in adults with mental health needs.
• Deliver care within community and home-based settings.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and receive supervision from managers.
• Engage with partner agencies to support service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Fixed Term Until 31/10/2027.
• Closing Date: 05/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: ASC/26/344488

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Community Mental Health Teams within Sefton as a Support Worker. These are full-time posts working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role offers 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Base: Community Mental Health Team North and South Sefton, providing a borough-wide service. The role will involve working across our bases and surrounding areas, as well as supporting people within their own homes and local communities.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in mental health. Our teams work with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental ill health, often alongside co-existing issues such as substance misuse and other complex needs, which can impact confidence, independence and the ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

You will manage a small caseload and deliver short-term, task-centred interventions designed to support individuals to build confidence, maximise independence, and maintain choice and control over their lives. The role focuses on supporting people to achieve positive outcomes and improve their wellbeing within their local community.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will receive regular supervision, guidance and support from experienced Social Work Managers and other qualified professionals.

Ideally, you will have experience of working within a care, support or mental health setting and hold an NVQ in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification). However, we are committed to supporting staff development and ongoing training opportunities will be available to enhance your existing skills and develop new ones.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves working directly with vulnerable adults and collaborating with a range of health and social care professionals across partner agencies.

To be shortlisted for interview, you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

As part of Sefton Council's safer recruitment process, references will be requested for candidates who are offered a post. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs to live independently and achieve their goals, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date 5 th October 2026

Interview Date to be arrange on or around Early October 2026. Interview is in person.

Any enquires in relation to this advert please contact Sean Dailey Team manager 07813543484 or Ross Campbell Team Manager 07502754122

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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